December 18, 2025By Brandon IveyGrapevine: UWM Buying Two Harbors; Broker Employment RisesUWM is set to buy Two Harbors Investment in a $1.3 billion all-stock transaction; mortgage broker employment increases in October.
December 11, 2025By Dennis HollierFannie Rumored to Consider Changes to Net Worth RequirementsLong-time industry analyst Chris Whalen said the GSE plans to disqualify some types of capital from use to calculate net worth.
November 20, 2025By Brandon IveyMSR Buyers Relying Heavily on Recapture ProjectionsCertain MSR buyers have been willing to pay lofty prices in recent years, hoping to recapture borrowers when interest rates decline. There are some questions about whether the moves will ultimately be profitable.